Fall Family Fun at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay

A visit to the pumpkin patch at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay has been a fall family tradition for generations of Bay Area residents. A fixture in Half Moon Bay since 1942, Lemos Family Farm is open all year round but is especially fun in the fall, when you can combine it with some of the other seasonal attractions in the area, like the numerous other pumpkin farms and patches and the annual Pumpkin Festival.

Lemos Farm is more of a farm-themed amusement park than an actual farm, but there's plenty of authentic farm fun to be had. It's one of those places that will take you back to when you were a kid, since it probably hasn't changed much since then. It's so fun to see the kids explore and experience things that you loved when you were that age! The farm is clean and compact, with lots of places to sit and relax, enjoy a bite to eat, or take advantage of an awesome family photo op.

There's a lot to do here: ride the train through an Old West town, take a hay ride, feed the farm animals in the petting zoo, ride a pony, explore the haunted house, play in a bounce house or giant inflatable slide, mine for gems, try pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream, and other treats, and more. And of course, starting every September, you can pick the perfect pumpkin from their pumpkin patch, too. They also offer outdoor goat yoga classes (yes, goat yoga) for ages 5 and above.

While Lemos Farm is a fall tradition for many families, it's open all year, with different attractions and activities depending on the season. During the holidays you can experience a cozy winter-themed farm with Christmas trees for sale and there's an epic Easter egg hunt in the spring. Check their website for events and hours. Lemos Farm is also a favorite place to hold a party, and they offer both kids's birthday parties and goat yoga parties.

If You Go

Lemos Farm is open Wednesday–Sunday from 10 am–5 pm in September and daily from 9 am–5 pm through the month of October. It's open weekends and select holidays (like Labor Day) from 10 am–5 pm the rest of the year.

Farm admission passes cost $25 or $30 for kids and $15 for adults. Kids 14 months and younger are admitted free and do not need a ticket. Passes get you unlimited access to different farm attractions; check their website for details. While walk-in tickets can be purchased, they're subject to availability so it's best to buy yours in advance and ensure a space for you and your family. Order passes in advance online here. Cash, cards, and mobile payments are accepted for admission as well as food and drink at the farm.

Lemos Farm is located at 12320 San Mateo Road (Highway 92), Half Moon Bay CA 94019. To get there from Marin, take 101 south over the Golden Gate Bridge, then take Highway 1 through the city to Interstate 280. Follow 280 south to the Highway 35/92 exit and head south on Highway 35 until you reach the signal light, where you'll turn right to proceed west on Highway 92. Follow 92 into Half Moon Bay; Lemos Farm will be on your right. Parking is included with your admission pass.

Food and drink, including pizza, sandwiches, ice cream, hot dogs, donuts, and more, are available at the Lemos Farm concession stand and deli.